76ers Trade James Harden to Clippers, Embiid Denies Claims of Holding Harden Back

Amidst Comments of Feeling Held Back in Philadelphia, Harden Joins Clippers in Pursuit of Championship; Embiid Asserts 76ers Gave Harden Control and Support in Every Game

James Harden was traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers, ending his time in Philadelphia that was marked with a series of ups and downs.
Despite Harden's claims of being restrained by the 76ers, Joel Embiid, former teammate and current 76ers player, rebuffed such claims, asserting that Harden was given the ball every possession to do 'his thing'.
Harden accused the 76ers, especially former coach Doc Rivers, of failing to utilize his freelance, ball-dominant playing style. He stated that he was held back and put on a 'leash' due to the team's system.
Embiid glossed over Harden's departure, expressing his belief in the current 76ers team and looking forward to a potential showdown with the Clippers, with Harden on the other side, in the NBA Finals.
Harden's time with the 76ers was marked with internal tensions, late arrivals to training camp and a lack of participation in practices. Despite this, his stint in Philadelphia saw him win the league assist title, contributing substantially to Embiid's MVP win.